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Practicing and knowing how your Mercury-powered boat reacts to your commands is key to becoming an expert boat handler. By constantly practicing these techniques, you will soon be attuned to your vessel, which leads to greater boat driving skill. Always practice these tips in open water with plenty of depth and manoeuvering space. Get to […]

Don’t anchor in marked channels. Select an anchorage that offers protection. Use the appropriate anchor for the area of operation Make sure the anchor line is attached to your vessel. Untangle and lay the line out before deploying. Move into the wind forward of where you want to end up and stop. Gradually drop the […]

This virtually new Infanta 4.7m semi-rigid inflatable with minimal hours on the Honda 60HP outboard engine is the perfect all-rounder whether out on sheltered waters or out at sea. She is the ideal all-purpose boat for cruising, fishing and watersports and at this special price you’re getting an almost new boat at a very affordable […]

This Countess 190 is perfect for those wanting to ski and take leisurely cruises. It’s one of Austral Marine’s most popular boats with sexy looks and an impressive ride that will satisfy anyone who just loves to be on the water. Powered by a 150HP Honda 4-stroke there’s plenty available in the performance stakes, whether […]

This boat comes with a full package of features together with a racing hull giving her impressive performance and handling characteristics. Powered by a Yamaha 150HP 4-stroke, she’ll get you anywhere you’re going both quickly and fuel efficiently. So whether for cruising, fishing or watersports, this 7M Falcon has much to offer her new owner. […]

If you need more muscle to power your boat, then it’s time to upgrade to a Mercury Command Thrust model with its larger gearcase and 2.38:1 gear ratio. Paired with Mercury’s V-6-class big diameter propellers, these 100 and 115HP 4-Strokes deliver mouth-watering acceleration, awesome manoeuvrability and superior stopping power. High Displacement Displacing 2.1 litres, these […]

The Luxury Travel Guide publication selected Swellendam as the Eco-Friendly Destination of the Year-South Africa in the Africa and Middle East Awards 2017 category. Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, congratulated the destination. “This is an excellent achievement for Swellendam and for tourism in the Western Cape. Tourism is one of our fastest-growing sectors, and […]

Plettenberg Bay’s National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) station received a major lift to their operational capabilities when they recently took delivery of a new and more efficient jet-ski rescue vessel. They officiallly received the Free Runner on Wednesday April 19, 2017, – a jet-ski that will be used in responding to beach emergencies in the […]

George Airport has received exemption from the South Africa Civil Aviation Authority (SACCA) to upgrade from a CAT 7 aerodrome to a CAT 8 aerodrome. This means that the regional airport is now able to receive larger aircraft and that it complies with regulations for additional aircraft rescue, as well as the fact that the […]

The Knysna Oyster Festival is one of the most popular annual events in the Western Cape. It is a celebration of the good life, with sport and oysters as its focus points. The festival has taken place every year since 1983, where it began as the Knysna Winter Festival – a combination of sport that […]